united kingdom: outside schengen, own rules
The UK offers up to 6 months visa-free per entry to most Western nationalities. Since 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, £16) is required before travel for visa-free visitors.
Doesn't count toward Schengen.
by passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
good to know
- 180 days per entry (Standard Visitor)
- ETA required (£16, valid 2 years)
- Multi-entry — but extended stays scrutinized
staying longer
Skilled Worker visa, Global Talent, Innovator Founder, Student visa, High Potential Individual, Ancestry visa (Commonwealth descent).
questions people ask
Does time in the United Kingdom count toward the Schengen 90 days?
No. The United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen Area, so days spent here don't count toward your Schengen 90/180 limit. The United Kingdom has its own separate rules.
How long can you stay in the United Kingdom visa-free?
For most passports in our data: 180 days per entry. Check your exact passport in the table — rules differ by nationality.
Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.gov.uk
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